Just as the world watches Will and Kate for word of the next heir, so too has my friendship circle begun to watch each other, waiting for a variety of big news announcements. I have indeed reached that age. So, as we venture forth, what are some tips for new parents? [click to continue…]
Dinner parties are a wonderful way to enjoy spending time with people you love, surrounded by good food, easy access to drinks and a comfortable seat to sit in. My idea of a great night. No late night Tube rides, or beer scrum in a pub. If you’re looking at throwing one, here are some ideas to keep costs down. [click to continue…]
Frugality requires creativity. As written in a recent Telegraph article, there are secret savings all around us if only we are savvy enough to look for them. Here are some of the best ways to save money, without working up a sweat. [click to continue…]
A lot of British charities have been getting some rather bad press in recent years. Poor governance and a lack of accountability hasn’t done their reputation wonders. On the other side of the coin, the overly-frugal were found to be exploiting ‘free bread’ offers intended for the genuinely poor, a pretty appalling case of cheapness over frugality. But, in these tough times, the need for charity becomes even more acute. As is often the way, research in Britain shows that the poor give more than the rich. So how can we look out for others without undermining our financial security? [click to continue…]
Like people with great style, people who are frugal shoppers have a couple of trends in common. They don’t spend entire paychecks at Zara for one thing. They have a more sensible approach to finances than several of the countries in Europe for another. Here are the features of the savviest of the savvy. [click to continue…]